Charles Patrick Lynch

Middletown, RI - LTC Charles Patrick Lynch Ret US Army, 52, of 135 Lighthouse View Drive, Middletown, RI, died Sunday, November 20, 2011 at Newport Hospital, Newport, RI.He was the beloved husband of Paula Petrie Lynch. Born in Jacksonville, FL on July 8, 1959, he was the son of the late James F. and Grace Tierney Lynch.Charles graduated from The University of Rhode Island and earned a Masters Degree from Providence College. Charles served for 22 years in the United States Army. His tours included Korea, Desert Storm, Germany, Kuwait, and tours throughout the US. Following his service in the US Army, Charles was employed by the US Coast Guard and the Department of Homeland Security in Chesapeake, VA. He most recently was employed as the Security Manager at NUWC. Besides his wife high school sweetheart of 28 years, he is survived by his children, Kelley Patricia Lynch and Patrick Francis Lynch both of Middletown, RI, his brother James Lynch of Bonifay, FL, his sister Marianne Lynch of Mount Pleasant, SC, his in-laws Ronald and Patricia Petrie, Sr. of Middletown, RI, his brothers-in-law Robert Petrie and his wife Carol of Portsmouth, RI and Ron Petrie of North Kingstown, RI, Nana Vickers, many cousins, nieces, nephews and his dog Riley. Calling hours are omitted.A celebration of His Life will be held on Friday, November 25, 2011, at 10:00 am in St. Marys Catholic Church, Spring Street, Newport.Burial will follow at St. Columba Cemetery in Middletown with full military honors. Donations in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 931 Jefferson Blvd, Ste 3004, Warwick, RI, 02886, as well as to the Middletown Fire Rescue, 239 Wyatt Rd. Middletown, RI 02842.